What is EDMX file?
The EDMX file extension is an ADO.NET Entity Data Model Designer File file. This file contains data that allows developers to create their own database models and application programs. The .EDMX extension stands for EDM Extended Markup Language, which can be easily exported and imported with XmlSerializer and XMLDataDocument classes in both the Microsoft .NET Framework or the Microsoft Visual Studio development system.
EDMX Format details
| Full Name | ADO.NET Entity Data Model Designer Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Category | Developer Files |
Tools that will help you view EDMX files
Sometimes you need to quickly preview the contents of a file with the EDMX extension. In such a situation, many people decide to find a tool that, according to its creators, can display the contents of the EDMX file and many other types of files (All in One Viewer).
Of course, there are such tools. However, it should be remembered that they may display the data contained in the EDMX file differently than the application dedicated to handling the EDMX file extension. When you cannot afford to have the data of the EDMX file displayed different from the original, you should use the applications developed to work with the EDMX file.
Below you will find a list of software programs that will help you with this. These software programs will help you view the content of the EDMX file, minimizing possible errors that may arise with other tools.
EDMX File Viewers
- Microsoft Visual Studio